What we're about

A group for people based in and around Guildford, UK to enjoy life and make friends!
As we emerge from lockdown, events in this group will be very varied and include Walks, trips to Restaurants, Festivals, Theatre, Cinema, Bowling, Pubs, ice skating and trips to London to name a few examples.

We are very open to new ideas, this group will be a collaborative effort and led by the interests of members. If you have a suggestion for something fun to do, don't hesitate to get in touch.

We really looking forward to seeing you and to the fun events we'll arrange together ๐Ÿ˜Š we're always on the look out for event organisers, so drop us a line if you want to help!

Rules of this group (which you agree to adhere to having joined this group and on attending any events):

  1. Please make sure you have a clear photo of yourself on the app so people know who you are and who to look out for.
  2. Please respect all members and organisers. Weโ€™re all here to make friends and all event hosts are doing so out of kindness, not as a job! So no unrealistic demands on them please, and remember you are fully responsible for yourself at all of our events.
  3. Please keep your RSVP up to date, including if youโ€™re on the waiting list, and especially at events where bookings or payments have been made. We understand that unexpected things happen in life and not everything can be planned. However if you do not update your RSVP in time for someone else to take your place multiple times you may be removed from the group.
  4. Please do NOT message or DM anyone without their explicit permission to do so, either via meetup or other platforms such as WhatsApp. Furthermore, we know that dating opportunities may arise but this is predominantly a social group and not for dating, and inappropriate messages to other members who have not given consent are not allowed. Breaches of this rule will be reported.

Please familiarise yourself with the rules above.
If you believe someone is breaking the meet up rules please politely remind them and if required, remove yourself from the situation.
If you have a concern:

  1. you can speak to the event host. All of our event hosts are always happy to help and will do their best to do so, seeking advice from other event organisers if necessary, or suggesting you follow one of the other options detailed below if the concern is more serious. Please do be mindful that event organisers are also people with their own personal lives and jobs, and are a part of meetup for the same reasons you are!
  2. you can report to the meetup app https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000089471-Policies-and-Community-Guidelines. Meetup have their own policies which you can read and they will be trained to manage these situations.
  3. you can report to other relevant authorities. Particularly important for more serious concerns and concerns which may arise outside of meetup events. As you would in the โ€˜real worldโ€™ (which this is!) police matters should be reported to the police, location matters reported to the location etc.
    Welcome to the group, and hope to see you soon!

How do you pay for this?! Doesn't running a Meetup cost money?!

There is no charge for this group. However, if you appreciate it and would like to contribute towards it's continuation, we encourage you to donate ยฃ1 here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GuildfordMeetup

Upcoming events (4+)

๐ŸŽถIbiza Orchestra @ Stoke Park

Stoke Park

Hey!
join me for a bit of a different evening listening to an Orchestra performing Ibiza - inspired tracks.

The event is described as 'The Iconic Ibiza Orchestra Experience arrives in Guildford for the very first time this June hosted at Stoke Park, Guildford.๐ŸŽถ

This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle.

Doors open: 18:00

Event Ends: 23:00

You can expect to hear tracks created by incredible artists such as; 808 State, Massive Attack, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Energy 52, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Candi Staton and Faithless + Many More!

  • Stoke Park - Guildford, GU1 1ER'

More info and tickets are available here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eventticket/803812?mc_cid=c1be6cac88&mc_eid=34fd9a9be8

Hope to see you there!

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Monthly Scribble Write-In

J.D Wetherspoon Guildford

Bringing write-ins from the mean streets of London to Guildford (because nobody likes a train strike!)
Write-Ins are a nice Inbetween of creativity and socialising so you can stay motivated but don't miss out on meeting new people.

Bring your pads, pens, tablets and laptops, optional headphones to plug in and join a creative/productive crowd of humans for a relaxed morning of chatting and scribbling.

The rules are simple:
We talk for 30 minutes
We write for 45 minutes.
We talk for 30
Write for 45.

The space is yours to write about whatever you like, creative or work related and socialise with your fellows. No pressure to share but certainly an option!

Join us every month on the 2nd Sunday morning in Wetherspoons.

Music in the Park, Godalming - newcomers welcome!

Godalming Bandstand

Letโ€™s enjoy a relaxed, hot and sunnyโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž, Sunday afternoon in Godalming town park with live music from the bandstand, this week being Nick of Time with some great rock/blues/country to boogie along to!

This is one weekend of the summer-long season of Music in the Park, free music every Sunday at the bandstand - a picturesque location in The Burys alongside the River Wey and by the Jack Phillips Memorial Garden. More details and what's on can be found here http://godalmingbandstand.co.uk/

It's 5 minutes from the train station, or free parking in the main Crown Court carpark nearby. Music starts at 3pm, just bring drinks and sunshine with you ๐Ÿ™‚

Should the weather be very wet, it will still go ahead but be held in the adjacent St Peter & St Paul's church.

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The Star Godalming Pub Quiz ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“–

The Star Inn

Join us for a Sunday night pub quiz in Godalming to win some wine!

The event is FREE but space is limited to 12 people so please keep your RSVP status up to date.

Quiz starts at 8pm but weโ€™ll meet there at 7:30 to get organised (and get working on the picture round).

There Is free parking at Mint Street round the corner of the pub!

Get studying ๐Ÿ“š

Past events (577)

The Star Godalming Pub Quiz ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“–

The Star Inn